Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said that holding programmes during the festive season enhanced community participation and intergenerational bonding, strengthening unity and shared purpose.
Speaking at the Sports Meet cum 92nd Anniversary 2025 of the Mao Students’ Union at Punanamei in Senapati district today, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said that Manipur has untapped potential in areas such as agriculture and horticulture, traditional crafts, sports and eco tourism.
He said, the Government of Manipur is committed to unlocking this potential through focused development programmes, strengthened infrastructure, improved road connectivity, enhanced public services and sustainable livelihood opportunities aligned with local aspirations.
He said that marking the anniversary through a sports meet was particularly appropriate as sports instil discipline, perseverance, teamwork and respect, and all these values are essential for leadership and nation building.
The meet cum anniversary was organised under the theme “Empowering the Future through Sports” and held in commemoration of the establishment of Mao Students’ Union in 1933 and its more than nine decades of service to society. The Governor also unveiled a commemorative monolith marking the occasion.
